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Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic

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A lakeside campsite with a fire pit, wooden chairs, and a view of the lake and forest.
A cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by dense forest, overlooking a lake.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a comfortable seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled countertop, a vase with flowers, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a dining table, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Hancock, ME
  • Place, Tidal Falls
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Hancock

At this holiday home, you'll be 26.1 km (16.2 mi) from Acadia National Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2.5 bathrooms, a patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions in proximity to this Hancock holiday home include Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
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What's nearby

  • Tidal Falls - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Acadia National Park - 26 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 39 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 44 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 56 min drive - 65.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪YU Take Out - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ruth & Wimpy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tracey's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Black Sheep - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flanders Bbq - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic

The house, nestled amongst the trees and sitting very close to the shore creates privacy while providing stunning views of the special reversing tidal falls - an ever-changing landscape to enjoy. A great place to stay all day or come back to after Acadian adventures.
This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath year round home has views from every room. Downstairs has a master suite with queen bed and full bath. Complete kitchen opens up to a dining and living area. Half bath is downstairs. Upstairs are the other two bedrooms -both with a queen bed and one single bed. One bedroom also has a large desk for writing or other projects. Also on the second floor is the cathedral ceilinged artist studio, and full bath. Hardwood floors in the large studio make for a great room to dance, create, read, play music or listen to a great assortment of Classical, jazz, and rock vinyl records.
It's a great set-up for a multigenerational family with the older generation downstairs and the younger upstairs..
The large deck off the downstairs makes for outdoor dining and socialising all while listening to and watching the rush and ever-changing landscape of the tidal falls. Many marine mammal and bird (including eagles, osprey and loons) sightings await.
The walk down to the shore has paths amongst a mature, landscaped garden. Sit in an Adirondack chair by the fire pit and practically be on the Falls.
Enjoy the best of Downeast Maine with trips to Mount Desert and Acadia, or to Acadia's Schoodic Peninsula. Hancock has many fine restaurants to enjoy. Ellsworth is just 15 minutes away for shopping.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Exhibit A Hancock House RENTAL RULES Smoking is NOT allowed inside of our home. Please dispose of cigarette/cigar butts in the appropriate outside co

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

The closest beach to Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic is Schoodic Beach (9.5 km).

Does Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's books, it's no surprise that Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

No, Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waterfront Hideaway on the Tidal Falls midway between Acadia and Schoodic Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great and comfortable. Dated but comfortable furnishings. Host extremely responsive and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Very clean and very well appointed. But for the four of us, the real excellence came from the sitting area and fire pit perched over the water and in clear view of the endlessly fascinating tidal falls.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved this house! The views are so beautiful!! Sitting on the porch or down by the water is how we spent every morning and evening! Close enough to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park but far enough to have the peace and quiet! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for my family's trip to Acadia/Bar Harbor. The view of the bay was amazing, so peaceful! Hanging out in the backyard was one of our favorite parts of the whole trip! The kitchen was fully stocked, a convenient store was a few minutes away, and communicating with Lydia was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The property was very nice. Loved the views. It was close to the activities we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidal falls house

Beautiful location and view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Provided for all our needs and more. Loved the vinyl record collection. Beds were very comfortable. Great location in between Schoodic Peninsula and Bar Harbor. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

The location was beautiful and convenient the water constantly change The house was very comfortable felt like we were visiting friends. We all enjoyed the record collection. It had the best equipped kitchen that I have ever experienced in a rental Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treasure spot

This home was a delight for our family of six, including three teenagers. The views at sunrise and sunset were magnificent, and the record collection was perfect incredible. The location was close enough to Acadia but yet far enough away to feel like a retreat. We truly felt at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family space to explore Acadia NP

Ideal location on water, plenty of space for our family. We explored all 3 sections of Acadia NP and felt the home was a great central spot. Appreciated the suggestions as we cooked our own seafood boil and the kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the records and added to the collection when we departed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy Maine home in a beautiful location overlooking tidal falls. We loved waking up to the bay in front with eiders and loons, a bald eagle, then returning to the "falls" at low tide after spending the day exploring Acadia and visiting family. The record player was an added bonus, with excellent classical music selection! The kids loved the upstairs living area with plenty of light to draw, play games (and watch TV of course) - we all appreciated the gorgeous stained glass windows in that space as well as panels throughout the house. We hope to make this an annual spot for our little family to return to!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia visit

My family & I had a great stay! The house was more than what we expected. The view from the deck was gorgeous. We sat there every morning enjoying the scenery. The space inside was nice. We went to MDI & Schoodic peninsula and it was an easy drive to both. If we ever go to that part of Maine again, we won't stay tjere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Maine get away

This property is absolutely beautiful.I’ve never heard so much quiet .every thing we need was there at house .just buy food .all questions answered in a timely manner.house was very clean neighborhood was awesome .wild life wonderful .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Maine Stay

This was the perfect place for our family of 4 (2 teenagers) to stay while visiting Acadia National Park. We had a lovely room and bathroom downstairs, with a lovely view of the reversing falls, and our two teens each had their own room, shared bath upstairs, with a t.v. lounge room. We enjoyed the record player, sitting on the rocks on the backyard, watching the eagles and seals and ALL the birds. We ate breakfast and dinner in every day, and packed lunches. We were able to comfortably visit both Mt. Desert Island as well as Schoodic Peninsula. Wonderful!! We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acadia

We rented this house to see the Fall Foliage and explore Acadia National Park.This house is about 40 minutes away from the park, but the drive is very pretty! The house is spacious and comfortable.The views from every window are incredible. The back yard is beautiful. We wished there had been more another tv, but the record player was such fun! This place is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

a spacious house with eagles and view

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this lovely house. It was very spacious and quite suitable for two couples or families with children. Eagles did visit four times, sometimes perching for hours on 'the tree.' The view of the tidal falls was excellent. And during the cooler days of early July, the ability to heat the house was most welcome. The house is well situated for excursions to Acadia National Park, local ponds and lakes for swimming, and close to good restaurants and shopping.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We greatly enjoyed our stay and the location was great. We loved being right at the Tidal Falls to look for sea creatures, we even found a star fish. There is a seal that would swim right out in front of the house. It was easy to use our kayaks though getting to the water at low tide was a bit tricky, but doable. The house was well equipped and clean though dated. We loved the family room upstairs to unwind with board game or book or movie and the views of the water from all the bedrooms was nice to wake up to. Really lovely and completely relaxing. It took us maybe 25 minutes to get to the Schoodic part of Acadia National Park and 45 to get to the Mt Desert Island part. Ellsworth which was only 15 minutes away had a nice small downtown and there were a number of good antique shops within 30 minutes. Places to eat in Hancock aren't plentiful but they were very good. We enjoyed the Black Sheep and Ironbound.
Lovely view right out the dining room and living room
Great places to relax and view the changing tidal falls
Wild blueberries to pick right on the property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Beautiful View

We took a sibling trip to Maine to see the beauty it has to offer. The views are fabulous from the back porch and we spent a lot of time in the evenings out there. Something to note the photo in the listing shows a lot of firewood but that is to heat the home so you will need to buy your own if you want to use the fire pit. There are so many spices , condiments, foil, plastic wrap, bug spray etc it might be a good idea to check in before hitting the grocery store. There were fresh flowers and a bottle of wine which was a very nice touch. We loved the record player and used it quite often. The house has its older charm but could use a little refreshening. Thank you for a nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tidal Falls house a few weeks ago. It was the perfect location to have as a “home base” while visiting Acadia National Park and other areas on the coast.The home is spacious, comfortable and well-appointed. It was almost as if you were walking into someone’s home that you were house-sitting for the week. Unless you need something specific or unique, there was no need to pick up spices or condiments for the stay. There were plenty of linens, pillows, towels, etc.Every bedroom has a view of the bay…such a treat! There were nearly always ducks paddling by, and twice we saw otters, which I didn’t realize at the time was a little unusual for the time we were there. We didn’t see any eagles, but I’m sure they were around.You can see the reversing falls at the Tidal Falls Preserve from the back deck…it’s just one road up. Be sure to stop in there and enjoy that area! It took us about 45 minutes to get from the house in Hancock to Acadia National Park, but the drive was nice. There are larger shops and numerous restaurants in Ellsworth, which is not too far away. We tended to fix our own breakfast at the house, and then be out and about for lunch, often bringing leftovers home for supper. Although there were neighboring houses on either side of us, it still felt private. Lydia, the host, is very responsive. I had a couple questions just prior to our check in, and she was quick to respond. Highly recommend!
Sunrise from the fire-pit area
Another view of the sunrise…such a pretty area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

4/10 Poor

Not Impressed for the money!

Well we got there really late and it was already really dark and the house was left unlocked. Unsure upon entering the home. There are a couple of blinds/curtains, but NOT very many and lots of BIG windows! No privacy at all and not knowing the area we were very leary of where we changed clothes that first night. In our opinion there should be something on the windows should someone want to pull the blinds then they could. When we walked in there was a musty smell, we got used to it after being there for a while. The comforter on the downstairs bed was dirty. The dish towels in the kitchen had stains. There are spider webs in lots of corners of the rooms, even killed one spider. The toilets are not working properly. For the money that we paid for the 3 nights that we were there, I'm sorry but just not worth it. However the record player and the multitude of albums were awesome. The view of the ocean was nice. The visit from the Eagle was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, scenic, well-appointed water-view cottage

It's been a delight to be your first guests here at Tidal Falls House. My Dad and I took it as a good sign that -- upon arriving in the early evening last Friday -- when we walked into the living room overlooking the reversing falls, not one but two bald eagles swooped in to greet us. During our week we've thrilled watching the bald eagles, a golden eagle, lots of seals, cormorants, loons and many other birds. The seals are particularly delightful riding the tides. The views of the woods -- and the ever-changing tidal falls -- are special throughout the day but most of all in the early morning and evening. We're staying here in the very early and chilly spring so it's been comforting to have a cheery (and warm) wood-burning stove and warm and comfortable beds. Thanks too for touches such as the pristine record collection (my Boomer Dad's been reminiscing), the local pottery and dish ware from Gull Rock and lots of other thoughtful items such as guidebooks to birds and wild flowers in the area. My Dad wouldn't let me end without mentioning the well-appointed kitchen. The appliances, cookware (including a lobster pot, of course) and utensils add up to what he says is a better-equipped kitchen than those in most homes. My family has been coming to Hancock for nearly 30 years (my aunt and uncle own the Crocker House on Hancock Point) and we've stayed in many places but, your Tidal Falls House is special. It won't take the Greek goddess Peitho (whose name appears on a carved ship nameplate above the front door and whose image appears in a print hanging in the foyer) to persuade or seduce us to come back again. That's done and we look forward to it. Thanks you. Kate H.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

This home was a lovely landing spot for our visit! We do enjoyed the views, the wildlife, and the peaceful space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good and not so good

The view was spectacular!!! The beds where comfortable! When we arrived it was like walking into a fish market. The people before us must of cooked a lot of fish. Heads up if you cook fish set out a bowl of vinegar to absorb the smell. There also was a musty smell I’m sure being in the humid and close to water area that’s difficult to control. The place could definitely use some TLC. Just bring candles to mask smell.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in Hancock. The house is beautiful and has everything you need. The setup is perfect for a family; our kids took over the upstairs and my wife and I took the master bedroom on the first floor. Beautiful ocean views and we saw some seals in the harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Satisfied

Awesome spot! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Get Away

My family and I enjoyed watching the water, tidal falls, with the seals and all the water birds. It was so relaxing. I really liked the layout of the house. Two bedrooms with a full bathroom upstairs and then the master with full bathroom downstairs was just what we needed.